2018 Lose 52 Pounds In 52 week’s Challenge

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  • lorieaucoin
    lorieaucoin Posts: 175 Member
    Name: Lorie
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'8"

    Starting Weight (on MFP 2/22/17): 310
    Total 2017 Weight Lost: 46
    Goal Weight: 135

    Starting Weight (1/1/18): 264
    Current Weight: 258.7
    Challenge 2018 Weight Lost: 5.3

    This week's successes: Lots of exercise and sticking to my calorie deficit.

    This week's challenges: I had to start taking antibiotics and it's making me not have much of an appetite, but apparently also is making me gain weight. Fun times.
    1/6/18: 263.8
    1/13/18: 262.6
    1/20/18: 262.0
    1/27/18: 261.7
    January Total: -2.3

    2/3/18: 259.3
    2/10/18: 257.9
    2/17/18: 258.7

  • tammierlewis
    tammierlewis Posts: 564 Member
    Jimb376mfp wrote: »

    @kittygonzalez3511

    Be careful with SF candy, it can have a disastrous effect if you’re not near a toilet! LoL Speaking from personal experience.

    LOL I had the same thoughts. Also personal experience.
  • I'm in too!
    5'7" (ish) lol.
    53 Years old
    Starting Weight- 235
    Goal Weight- 183
    Current Weight- 230.2 lbs.
    Total Weight loss- 4.8 lbs.
    This weeks success- Finding this app and sticking to a better eating routine AND I finally scheduled a full physical with my doctor, I'm looooong past due. Last physical was 10 years ago. Yikes!
    This weeks challenge- late night cravings are killing me and I need to work out with weights.
  • Memerex5
    Memerex5 Posts: 55 Member
    Jimb376mfp wrote: »
    @Memerex5
    Welcome! 45 weeks/Pounds is a LOT.
    Never too late to start here.

    It is! But it’s a pound per week until years end. If I hit 30 I will still be proud of myself.

  • typeitdaily
    typeitdaily Posts: 3,322 Member
    Starting weight: 259
    Goal weight for this challenge: 192
    Current weight: 244
    Final Goal Weight: 140
    Total weight lost:
    1/5: 241.4
    1/12: 239
    1/19: 239
    1/26: 241.8
    02/02: 241.4
    02/09: 241.4
    02/16: 242.8

    This week's successes: I logged my food every day and exercised.
    This week's challenges: Staying away from a lot of salt and soda.
  • BecMarty14
    BecMarty14 Posts: 351 Member
    emmclean wrote: »
    Challenge starting weight: 214lb
    Goal weight for end of 2018: 154lb
    Current weight: 204lb
    Total weight lost: 10lb
    This week's successes: Ran a 10k for the first time in 3 years last weekend, and shaved 5 minutes off my PB!
    This week's challenges: And old foot injury flared up so I had to rest for a couple of days, had to really push myself to get back in the gym.

    I am with you on both getting back into running and pretty much knowing my left ankle injury from ~7 years ago will be bothering me.
    Swift recovery to you!
  • cherrybomb333
    cherrybomb333 Posts: 332 Member
    edited February 2018
    Starting weight: 196
    Goal weight: 145
    Current weight: 195.4
    Total weight lost: -0.6

    GOAL: To end the year below 150

    Weigh-in day: Sunday

    2/11 - 196
    2/18 - 195.4
    2/25 -


    This week's successes:
    Started a daily meditation routine through Headspace (app), and I am already seeing positive benefits. I've struggled with anxiety and stress management for most of my life, and I feel meditation could be a great long term solution.

    This week's challenges:
    Made some changes with my current workout routine to overcome some motivation roadblocks. Shooting for more consistency and a more positive week in general!
  • karynclarke
    karynclarke Posts: 184 Member
    Name: Karyn
    Age: 35
    Height: 5' 5"

    Highest weight: 275(ish)
    Starting weight: 228.6 (July 22, 2017)
    Goal weight: 145
    Current weight: 195.4 (January 1, 2018)
    Weigh-in day: Monday

    Week 1: 192.2 lbs
    Week 2: 190.4 lbs
    Week 3: 188.9 lbs
    Week 4: 188.9 lbs
    Week 5: 186.9 lbs
    Week 6: 185.9 lbs
    Week 7: 184.9 lbs

    Total lost 2018: 10.5 lbs
    Total lost since July 2017: 43.7 lbs
    Total lost since highest: 90 lbs

    This week's successes: Was at or just below my calorie goal every day.
    This week's challenges: I broke my finger pretty spectacularly on Saturday, so onto maintenance while this heals. And no skating or lifting which sucks!
  • vivalavida82
    vivalavida82 Posts: 108 Member
    Starting weight: 173.5
    Goal weight:140
    Current weight: 163
    This week's gain: 2.5
    Total weight lost: 10.5

    This week's successes: Lost the gain from last week + an extra pound :-) I had all you can eat chinese hot pot for Chinese new year, and let me tell you, I really ate all I could eat! But I was able to eat very well and exercise for the 3 days after that to offset the damage! After a month and a half of daily yoga, I feel good and strong in my body and mind.

    This week's challenges: All you can eat. Just so hard to not go over board!

    Have a great day you bunches of losers!
  • MsArriabella
    MsArriabella Posts: 469 Member
    Starting weight: 196.6
    Goal weight: 130
    Current weight: 185.0
    Total weight lost: 11.4
    This week's successes: Sticking with the running plan. Up to 12 miles now!! Definitely getting a waistline B)
    This week's challenges: Getting enough sleep and facing the sugar cravings when I don't.
  • Gimme2017
    Gimme2017 Posts: 44 Member
    Week 7


    Starting weight: 178 1/1/18
    Goal weight: 144
    Current weight: 168
    Total weight lost last week: 1 lb
    Last week's successes: Finally lost a pound after a two week stall.
    Last week's challenges: none

    Total weight loss for this challenge 10 lbs
    Total weight loss since Sept. 2017 21 lbs :)

    Good luck with your goals everyone!
  • Count me in!!

    Starting weight: 189
    Goal weight: 125
    Current weight: 189
    Total weight lost: 64
    This week's successes: finding this support group. Goal feels reachable
    This week's challenges: incorporating exercise
  • Jimb376mfp
    Jimb376mfp Posts: 6,236 Member
    Count me in!!

    Starting weight: 189
    Goal weight: 125
    Current weight: 189
    Total weight lost: 64
    This week's successes: finding this support group. Goal feels reachable
    This week's challenges: incorporating exercise

    @jennifergodfrey496

    Welcome aboard!
  • dembkogirl
    dembkogirl Posts: 361 Member
    Starting weight: 278 (11/1/17)
    Challenge starting weight: 259 1/1/18
    Current weight:231.4
    Weight loss this week: -3.2
    Challenge weight loss: 27.6lb

    1/1 259 (after very much enjoying the holidays food wise :wink: )
    1/8 249.8
    1/15 246
    1/22 242.4
    1/29 239.8
    2/5 238.4
    2/12 234.6
    2/19 231.4


    This week's successes: upped my weights at the gym, and didn't go crazy eating after I had two not great days (was always my default that with a mess up I would just give up)
    This week's challenges: controlling the sweets. I feel so much better when I keep my sugar intake low!
  • LinCharpentier
    LinCharpentier Posts: 1,122 Member
    Well i'm not nothing good. Busy with Legion was Carnival weekend. Fed 49 soup and sand. Yesterday 70 for bacon and eggs. Well now i'm done until March 7th my turn to cook again. But here is were I stand.
    Today's weight 206.2
    Goal 150
    Iost 3 ls so far.

    Not good but better than gain.
    See you all lighter,
  • linmueller
    linmueller Posts: 1,354 Member
    5/2012 HW: 268
    2018 SW: 209.0
    2018 GW: 157.0

    Week 7: 206.2
    WL this week:. +0.6
    2018 WL: 2.8/52#

    Successes:. I'm still tracking everything and staying within my points

    Challenges: Lots of change and sooo busy. And it's a bit of a struggle to stay positive when I'm within my WW points but not losing quicker. On the other hand, glad to be generally moving in the right direction.

  • Fit_Prit
    Fit_Prit Posts: 251 Member
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    Starting weight: 220.5 lbs. (100 kg.) Date: 12th June 2017.
    Goal weight: 143 lbs. (65 kg.)

    Week 1
    Current weight: 177.5 lbs. (80.5 kg.)
    Total weight lost for challenge: __
    This week's successes: found this thread. Lol.. :wink:
    This week's challenges: 1) Exercise Daily
    2) maintain calorie deficit
    3) log every meal in MFP.

    Week 2
    Current weight: 174.5 lbs. (79 kg.)
    Total weight lost for challenge: 3 lbs.

    This week's successes: 1) did 70k steps ✅
    2) Ate right. Ate protein (I'm vegetarian so the major group in my diet is carb.)

    This week's challenges: 1) Exercise Daily
    2) finding healthy alternative food for cravings.
    3) log every meal in MFP.

    Week 3
    Current Weight: 176.5 lbs.(80kg) Gained 2lbs. :tired_face:
    Total weight lost for challenge : 1 lbs.

    This Week's success : None Actually. :disappointed:

    Week's Challenges : 1) Exercise daily.
    2) Logg meals in MFP.
    3) losing weight I gained in past week.


    Week 4
    Current Weight: 176.5 lbs. (80kg) :heartbreak:
    Total weight lost for challenge: 1lb. (Trying so hard not to get disheartened)

    I did not lose nor gain any weight this week.
    I've hit a plateau (since 3 weeks I'm swinging between 80 - 78 kg. ) And I don't know what Im doing wrong :disappointed: I only do Jogging and some body weight exercises. Now I'm thinking about joining gym. Hope that will be helpful.

    This Week's success: 1) Ate right. Ate fruits.
    2) ✅ 60k steps. Even though I had no extra time I managed to walk for 5 days. I'm so proud of myself :sunglasses::wink:

    Week's challenges: 1) having faith in the process and staying positive.
    2) joining Gym.
    3) Not eating too much of sweet ladoos :tongue:
    4) Drinking more water.

    Week 5
    Weight = 175.3 lbs ( 79.5 kg)
    Total weight lost for challenge: 2.2 lbs.

    This Week's Success : 1) I joined Gym.
    2) Walked 5 times this week.
    3) Drank 3+ liter of water daily.

    This Week's challenge: 1) eating right ( I was frustrated and I binged this week :disappointed: )
    2) Doing 70 k steps in 7 days.
    3) Not let the little things get me. Because even smallest things are affecting me. I Need to Be present and active.

    Week 6
    Current Weight: 176.5 ( :grimace: period gain. I was 172.5 on Friday)

    This Week's Success: 1) I was present and mindful of what I was eating. Did not binge :smiley:
    2) 63.5k steps in 7days.
    3) logged most of my meals in MFP. I'm also keeping notes of the exercises I'm doing.

    This Week's challenge: 1) Drinking 4L water daily
    2) Logg everything in MFP
    3) eating more Veggies & fruits
    4) keeping my cool & right Head space :innocent:

    Week 7
    Current Weight: 174.5 (79kg)
    Total weight lost for challenge: 3.5 lbs.

    This Week's Success: 1) 70k steps done.
    2) Weight training and sore muscles.
    3) ate chocolate.. in moderation :wink:
    4) ate fruits

    This Week's challenges: 1) not eating junk food of any kind.
    2) keeping up with the intense weight training.
    3) logging meals in MFP.
    4) drinking more water.
    5) losing weight / body fat %

    Week 8
    Weight: 177 lbs. :tired_face::disappointed: